6. Convention
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Malcolm in the Middle

Is Malcolm in the Middle S2 E6 OK for kids?

6. Convention

Malcolm and Reese compete with Dewey for a cute babysitter's attention, while Hal and Lois attend a convention where Hal can't resist fighting with an old rival.

📺 Where to watch

Netflix, HBO or Disney+ — catalogs differ by country.

🛒 Where to buy

Digital seasons or a box set to keep.

Content guide

👊 Violence
💋 Sex
🙊 Language
⭐ Overall

Mild — okay from about 9+

Malcolm in the Middle S2 E6, “6. Convention”, scores 1/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 9+. Malcolm and Reese compete with Dewey for a cute babysitter's attention, while Hal and Lois attend a convention where Hal can't resist fighting with an old rival.

Across the episode we counted 5 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Nudity & bodies (1); Alcohol & drugs (2); Fat-shaming (1). Every moment below is either a direct quote from the episode transcript or a short description of what happens on screen, so you can decide before you press play.

Watch for — every moment, theme by theme

Sex & hookups 1 moment

How Sex & hookups shows up in Malcolm in the Middle S2 E6:

  • Would you sleep with me? Okay, let's go.

Nudity & bodies 1 moment

How Nudity & bodies shows up in Malcolm in the Middle S2 E6:

  • What? What are you talking about? "Francis? Is that Francis? Tell Patty Anderson of the great bra is here.

Alcohol & drugs 2 moments

How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Malcolm in the Middle S2 E6:

  • Are you already drunk? No, I wish I could but I have to go back my things in 24 hours.
  • Hey, why not pay for dinner and we get benefits? Are you abusing me because I'm drunk? Yes.

Fat-shaming 1 moment

How Fat-shaming shows up in Malcolm in the Middle S2 E6:

  • Come on guys! Not so fat! That cute! It's so cute! Yes .

Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.